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In the harsh environs of the Andes Mountains of Peru, the hearty maca plant grows serving as the staple food for an equally robust people. At elevations of 11,000-14,000 feet, the severe climate is marked by high winds, bright sun and huge temperature swings. It’s a wonder that maca thrives there.[1]

Maca root, a cruciferous vegetable, has provided sustenance and healing for the high altitude inhabitants of the Andes Mountains for thousands of years. In its own …

Cold and flu season isn’t quite over, and it’s important to fortify your immune system with essential minerals and vitamins, like vitamin C. In fact, it’s the perfect time of year to introduce you to an Australian super food that comes fully loaded with a superdose of vitamin C to help keep your immune system thriving.

Gubinge is a small green fruit with a somewhat sour taste. You might know gubinge …

John Pinette, the late comedian, quipped, “Every pizza is a personal pizza if you try hard and believe in yourself.” And Kevin James adds, “There’s no better feeling in the world than a warm pizza box on your lap.”

One thing is for sure, we Americans are obsessed with food! According to the site, ListChallenges.com, about 100 TV cooking shows travel the airways to whet our appetites.[1]

Unquestionably, good food is vital for our physical, psychological, emotional …

 by Daily Superfood Love

I’m sure by now you have heard all about the so-called miraculous benefits of superfoods. Before you roll your eyes, did you know…that the fruits and vegetables you eat have less than half of the nutritional value they had 40 or 50 years ago?

The University of Texas, Biochemical Institute in 2004 tested a sample of 43 common fruits and vegetables and discovered that nearly half lost some nutritional value. The team found declines from …

In 1973, Motorola launched the first mobile telephone, affectionately referred to as “the brick” due to its size and shape. Today, nearly all adults and most teens in America rely on their cell phones for a wide variety of tasks.

Recently, I sat in an airport terminal waiting for my plane. I looked around at the myriad of travelers sitting there and noticed that nearly everyone had their heads down, …